The Sounds of Summer

Crickets chirping, the song of the ice cream truck, kids splashing in the pool – these are all sounds of summer. But there’s another sound that signifies summer for me – the sound of live music drifting through the evening air. The sun begins to set and the air starts to cool. Crowds of people wander out from the air conditioned indoors carrying blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets. Everyone gathers at a scenic spot and the concerts begin. These are the nights that we long for in the cold of winter and it’s time now to take full advantage of summer concerts before they’re gone again.

Acoustic on the GreenThe Town of Leesburg’s annual summer concert series, Acoustic on the Green, is hosted on the Town Green in the historic downtown. This free concert features local and regional artists performing Saturday evenings from now through August 24th.

Bluemont Concert Series – LeesburgThe Bluemont Concert series brings five performances to the courthouse lawn in historic downtown Leesburg from June 30th through July 28th. Hosted on Sunday evenings, this year’s lineup includes contemporary folk, bluegrass, jazz, world music, and more.

Bluemont Concert Series – Middleburg During the month of July the Town of Middleburg hosts the Bluemont Concert Series on the ball field of the Middleburg Community Center every Saturday evening. This summer’s series includes performances by local and regional artists of classic rock, R&B, and bluegrass.

Tarara Winery’s Summer Concert Series Set against the backdrop of Shadow Lake, Tarara Winery hosts an evening concert every Saturday from June through September. This summer’s lineup includes blues, country, classic rock, 80s pop, and more. Tarara wines and food from Monk’s BBQ are available for purchase.